​​​“I Think It’s Bullshit”:
Encampment Evictions and the Criminalization of Homelessness
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​Presentation by Laura Pin and Sidney Macdonald at  the Critical Perspectives Conference in St. Catherines on  May 21, 2026

Cutting Through the
​(Seemingly Bovine)
'Fecal Matter'

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Dear city of cambridge (CC: Region of waterloo)

​When Politics Fail:
​Chasing Evictions
​Instead of Solutions

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Unsheltered Community member(s) resource request:
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Human rights & Housing fights:
rethinking municipal responses

As presented on November 28, 2025
by Laura Pin, Mauleek Bhatt, and Sidney Macdonald
to the Waterloo Wellington Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee
  • Why are there encampments in municipalities across Canada? 
  • Why are encampments a human rights issue? 
  • How can we address encampments in a manner consistent with respect for human rights? ​

a "Must Watch" documentary:

Bridging divides

Voices & Visions About Homelessnesss in Mid-Size Cities
In the September 23, 2025, City of Cambridge meeting, so many moments felt akin to something from "The Twilight Zone" or "Saturday Night Live". What should have been a serious discussion about accountability and human impact instead played out as a strange mix of denial, deflection, and scripted absurdity. Watching it, at times I could hardly tell whether to laugh, cry, or question reality itself.

This should have been an opportunity to move forward constructively—to rebuild trust, acknowledge harm, and chart a more humane path—but that moment was lost, that chance denied. Why?
 View also: 

​Realizing the Right to housing:
Municipal Policy Responses to Encampments 

Realizing the Right is a multi-year community-engaged project focused on understanding of how Ontario municipalities are responding to encampments.

City of Cambridge initiating Encampment evictions *during extreme heatwave*

Notices issued June 20, 2025
These individuals, already failed by our flawed social infrastructures, now face further danger due to their forced displacement and increased exposure to the elements. Stripping away their personal efforts and ability to maintain even the most basic form of shelter amidst an overwhelming housing crisis at all - let alone during an extreme weather event - is not only deeply unjust, but a clear violation of their rights.

What this says of our own lacking humanity really frightens me... We should probably talk about this.
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​More of my thoughts and ramblings on this topic...
​Convieniently posted and published in no particular order! ​

Other (left semi-BUILt) "nickels" In this "Jar":
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Dear City of Cambridge... (CC: Region of Waterloo)
RE: Cambridge Encampment Evictions - Heat Wave June 2025


Today, during a heatwave, Cambridge bylaw and police used heavy machinery to throw out 4 unhoused peoples personal belongings. With no suitable shelter options, they face serious health risks. Evictions should be paused during extreme weather. Learn a better way: homelesshub.ca/book/office-...

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— THRIVE HIV (@thrivehiv.bsky.social) July 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM

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​A Municipal Profiles Section! (well, eventually a section, though for now really just a few start pages as I figure this idea out better)

Please note: These pages were made a while back and much of the content definitly atm remains in need of an update. Thanks for your patience while I get around to this. Please check back later for more information!​